Foreign Carriers and Malaysia

[Waiping 12]

 

 

Four down, two to go

 

This ads has been taken off,

[reezal 0]

Not sure but it does look similar...

 

 

 

No. Not anymore. They were supposed to resume the flight between ICN/BKI in July and August with 4 flights a week but this is canceled too.

 

 

It seems KE has reversed the BKI withdrawal plan. They are resuming BKI twice weekly for summer season.

 

 

Korean Air Resumes Kota Kinabalu Service in S12

by JL

Update at 1000GMT 01MAY12

Korean Air on 28APR12 has resumed Seoul Incheon – Kota Kinabalu service, which operates twice a week on board mono-class Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Previously the airline planned to cancel this service for Summer season.

Operational schedule:

 

KE673 ICN1830 – 2250BKI 73H 36

KE674 BKI0020 – 0630ICN 73H 47

SOURCE: http://airlineroute.net/2012/05/01/ke-bki-s12/

[Isaac 0]

It seems KE has reversed the BKI withdrawal plan. They are resuming BKI twice weekly for summer season.

 

 

Korean Air Resumes Kota Kinabalu Service in S12

 

by JL

 

Update at 1000GMT 01MAY12

Korean Air on 28APR12 has resumed Seoul Incheon – Kota Kinabalu service, which operates twice a week on board mono-class Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Previously the airline planned to cancel this service for Summer season.

Operational schedule:

 

KE673 ICN1830 – 2250BKI 73H 36

KE674 BKI0020 – 0630ICN 73H 47

 

SOURCE: http://airlineroute..../01/ke-bki-s12/

And this actually continues into Fall (end of October 2012). So basically, we now have 10x weekly flights between BKI/ICN

 

The air fare ex-BKI is actually more expensive than ex-KUL. A return ticket between BKI/ICN is around RM2.2k - RM2.3k while KUL/ICN is around RM1.8k - RM2.4k. Not exactly sure why

[Leong Chuo Sheng 0]

And this actually continues into Fall (end of October 2012). So basically, we now have 10x weekly flights between BKI/ICN

 

The air fare ex-BKI is actually more expensive than ex-KUL. A return ticket between BKI/ICN is around RM2.2k - RM2.3k while KUL/ICN is around RM1.8k - RM2.4k. Not exactly sure why

 

 

Isaac - the answer is because the lowest fare buckets have been sold to travel agencies. Essentially these flights returned because of travel agent demand from both ends of the route.

[Isaac 0]

Isaac - the answer is because the lowest fare buckets have been sold to travel agencies.

Thanks for the explanation Then is it safe to assume that 3/4 of the seats available are all sold to travel agencies in Seoul and KK ? I've never flown on KE but last time i took OZ to ICN, i was the only Malaysian onboard along with 2 Japanese transiting in ICN.

 

 

Essentially these flights returned because of travel agent demand from both ends of the route.

Awesome! It means the demand is still great! Many local travel agencies couldn't secure seats on the 4x weekly Asiana Airlines flights as most seats are reserved for travel agencies in Korea and ever since KE and MH stopped this route, almost all tour groups had to transit in KUL.

[BC Tam 2]

Fodder for thought on why MH's management decided (in all its wisdom) to drop BKI-ICN-BKI altogether

[Waiping 12]

Flown on KE before. Both KE and OZ can be easily get from ravel agent. However, not sure how to book ZE, though. Previously they were using T2 but now have moved to T1.

Edited May 2, 2012 by Waiping

[Isaac 0]

Fodder for thought on why MH's management decided (in all its wisdom) to drop BKI-ICN-BKI altogether

If my memory serves me correctly, one of the reasons reported by local media is that there isn't sufficient demand for this route. Funny that what they (Korean carriers) do (not one or two BUT three) all seem to suggest otherwise. Perhaps they are saint or something that they are willing to fly this route even if they are making losses just to ferry their people between Korea and KK, sort of like doing NS for their country or something

 

 

Flown on KE before. Both KE and OZ can be easily get from ravel agent. However, not sure how to book ZE, though. Previously they were using T2 but now have moved to T1.

Eastar Jet (ZE) as i understand, is allowed to carry Korean nationals only originating from Korea, similar to the license used by FAT, UniAir and Transasia Airways last time when they flew to BKI. I guess this explains why it is not possible for us to buy Eastar Jet's ticket. With ZE continues to fly to BKI 4x times a week after more than one year, i guess it is safe to assume that they are doing well at BKI

Edited May 2, 2012 by Isaac

[Leong Chuo Sheng 0]

Thanks for the explanation Then is it safe to assume that 3/4 of the seats available are all sold to travel agencies in Seoul and KK ? I've never flown on KE but last time i took OZ to ICN, i was the only Malaysian onboard along with 2 Japanese transiting in ICN.

 

 

 

Awesome! It means the demand is still great! Many local travel agencies couldn't secure seats on the 4x weekly Asiana Airlines flights as most seats are reserved for travel agencies in Korea and ever since KE and MH stopped this route, almost all tour groups had to transit in KUL.

 

Hi Isaac - no problems at all Actually about 90% of the seats have been blocked for the travel agents on the B738, so the average person has to fight for the 10% left, hence the higher prices as compared to ex-KUL. On the other hand, KUL is now seeing an upgraded B77W, with speculation rife that KUL could get a double daily during November with an extra A333.

Edited May 3, 2012 by Leong Chuo Sheng

[Kenneth Chong WT 0]

KE is a great airline to fly with...till now i still dream of their wonderful services...

[Mike P 0]

China Airlines Capacity Increase On Kaohsiung – South East Asia in July 2012

by JL

Update at 0920GMT 03MAY12

China Airlines in July 2012 is boosting capacity from Kaohsiung to South East Asia, where selected service is to be operated by Airbus A330-300, instead of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Details:

 

Kaohsiung – Kuala Lumpur Airbus A330-300 replaces Boeing 737-800 on 06JUL12, 10JUL12, 20JUL12, 24JUL12

CI723 KHH1410 – 1830KUL EQV 25

CI724 KUL1930 – 2340KHH EQV 25

Kaohsiung – Singapore Airbus A330-300 replacing Boeing 737-800 on 01JUL12, 15JUL12, 29JUL12 (Day 7)

CI757 KHH1410 – 1815SIN EQV 47

CI758 SIN1920 – 2330KHH EQV 47

 

http://airlineroute.net/2012/05/03/ci-khh-jul12/

[Isaac 0]

Something else related to BKI... KA will increase their flights between BKI and ICN from current 5 times a week to 6 times a week starting from 7th July 2012. Flight number for the new flights are KA64/KA65.

[reezal 0]

Something else related to BKI... KA will increase their flights between BKI and ICN from current 5 times a week to 6 times a week starting from 7th July 2012. Flight number for the new flights are KA64/KA65.

 

You mean HKG? or maybe Dragonair has the rights to operate between ICN and BKi?

[Isaac 0]

You mean HKG? or maybe Dragonair has the rights to operate between ICN and BKi?

Sorry. Yes. I meant HKG. It was a typo.

[Mohd Azizul Ramli 2]

On the other hand, KUL is now seeing an upgraded B77W, with speculation rife that KUL could get a double daily during November with an extra A333.

 

Wow, great news!

[kandiah k 0]

JET AIRWAYS of India to cancel MAA-KUL-MAA

 

As per 30MAY12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Jet Airways from 02JUL12 is cancelling Chennai – Kuala Lumpur service. Reservations for flights on/after 02JUL12 has been closed.

Existing schedule as follows:

 

9W032 MAA0001 – 0625KUL 73H D

9W031 KUL0855 – 1025MAA 73H D

 

 

Source : www.airlineroute.net

[Yang Zulhilmi 0]

JET AIRWAYS of India to cancel MAA-KUL-MAA

 

As per 30MAY12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Jet Airways from 02JUL12 is cancelling Chennai – Kuala Lumpur service. Reservations for flights on/after 02JUL12 has been closed.

Existing schedule as follows:

 

9W032 MAA0001 – 0625KUL 73H D

9W031 KUL0855 – 1025MAA 73H D

 

 

Source : www.airlineroute.net

 

 

ahh..i thought they are doing well on this route..since only 9W n IX offer morning flight to MAA from KUL

[reezal 0]

JET AIRWAYS of India to cancel MAA-KUL-MAA

 

As per 30MAY12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Jet Airways from 02JUL12 is cancelling Chennai – Kuala Lumpur service. Reservations for flights on/after 02JUL12 has been closed.

Existing schedule as follows:

 

9W032 MAA0001 – 0625KUL 73H D

9W031 KUL0855 – 1025MAA 73H D

 

 

Source : www.airlineroute.net

 

This is quite surprising. Thought they were doing so well. whatever happened to the indian carriers these days, Most of them couldn't even make KUL work. First Air India, then Indian, now Jet. Not sure how Air India Express doing. KUL lost 2 nice airlines this year, GF and JET.

[Mike P 0]

Myanmar Airways International to Increase Malaysia Service in W12

 

by JL

Update at 0920GMT 30MAY12

Myanmar Airways International starting 28OCT12 is increasing service on Yangon – Kuala Lumpur route, with the addition of 6th weekly flight.

Operational schedule:

8M501 RGN0910 – 1310KUL 320 x6

8M502 KUL1410 – 1510RGN 320 x6

http://airlineroute.net/2012/05/30/8m-kul-w12/

[Zamir 0]

China Airlines Jun – Sep 2012 Philippines / Malaysia Charter Services

 

by JL

Update at 0820GMT 07JUN12

China Airlines in Summer season once again is operating charter services to Philippines and Malaysia, including flights to Cebu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuantan. These flights are only available via local tour operators.

Schedules:

 

Taipei Taoyuan – Cebu Service operates every 4 days until 30SEP12

CI7911 TPE2010 – 2250CEB 738

CI7912 CEB2350 – 0220+1TPE 738

Above schedule effective 03JUN12

Taipei Taoyuan – Kota Kinabalu 28JUN12 – 31AUG12 Service operates every 5 days

CI7901 TPE1420 – 1740BKI 738

CI7902 BKI1840 – 2205TPE 738

Taipei Taoyuan – Kuantan 21JUN12 – 05SEP12 Service operates every 4 days

21JUN12 / 25JUN12 / 15JUL12 / 19JUL12 / 23JUL12 / 12AUG12 / 20AUG12

CI7903 TPE1545 – 2000KUA 738

CI7904 KUA2100 – 0135+1TPE 738

29JUN12 / 27JUL12 / 24AUG12 / 28AUG12 / 01SEP12

CI7903 TPE1130 – 1545KUA 738

CI7904 KUA1645 – 2120TPE 738

03JUL12 / 07JUL12 / 11JUL12 / 31JUL12 / 04AUG12 / 08AUG12 / 16AUG12 / 05SEP12

CI7903 TPE0915 – 1330KUA 738

CI7904 KUA1430 – 1905TPE 738

 

[dean hizudy 0]

Air India plans to start a new flight to KL

 

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/air-india-resumes-tokyo-operations-1.98728?localLinksEnabled=false&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#

[reezal 0]

Air India plans to start a new flight to KL

 

http://www.nst.com.m...medium=twitter#

 

This is a good news for KLIA. I hope AI would resume MAA-KUL to fill up Jet Airways departure as well resuming Mumbai-KUL and DEL-KUL.

[Raymund Yeoh 1]

 

 

 

 

Kuantan ??....is this for real ?

[reezal 0]

Kuantan ??....is this for real ?

 

I believe China Airlines as well as FAT and Mandarin offered chartered flights to Kuantan for years now. If i'm not mistaken most of the chartered flights were booked by Travel agencies for Club Med. Mandarin airlines used to offer scheduled services to Kuantan with their B738 many years ago but the service didn't last long.

[Raymund Yeoh 1]

Thanks Reezal, never knew that Club Med is so in demand